as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
Helen of Troy was supposedly the quintessential beauty of the ancient world
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Recent Examples of quintessential
Set on a tiny, exceedingly private spit of land deep inside a national park, the property spans wetlands, savanna, and Rwanda’s quintessential hillscapes.
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
And no player embodies that intrsection quite like Breanna Stewart, who is known to incorporate a quintessential New York staple, the Timberland boot, into her game-day looks.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The quintessential album for your budding guitar players.
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Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
The only thing more summery than white denim is cropped white denim, so these pants are the quintessential warm-weather pick.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for quintessential
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
And no player embodies that intrsection quite like Breanna Stewart, who is known to incorporate a quintessential New York staple, the Timberland boot, into her game-day looks.
—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The quintessential album for your budding guitar players.
—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
The only thing more summery than white denim is cropped white denim, so these pants are the quintessential warm-weather pick.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quintessential
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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Fans have since delighted in the resurgence of the classic 1971 country-folk hit, with videos circulating across social media of World Cup viewers proudly belting the lyrics.
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According to the Michelin Guide, restaurants may receive one to three Michelin stars for exemplary food.
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Not to mention, in the past, NASA engineers haven’t exactly shown an exemplary understanding of women’s bodies to begin with.
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The season’s final visit by the defending World Series champs coaxed the first sellout crowd of the season for the Minnesota Twins on a perfect summer evening.
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Neither butter nor margarine is perfect, and both have potential drawbacks.
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Lestat remembers himself like a bit of an archetypal fairytale babe in the woods in the recounting of his human life.
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Just over two miles south of the historic village of Tintagel, Trebarwith is a wild, archetypal north‑coast beach—a mile‑long sweep of golden sand and rocky outcrops visible only at low tide.
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There has been no definitive declaration about which direction this team will take.
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Moreover, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh did a good job at his first post-meeting press conference last week, and the potential for a definitive agreement to end the war with Iran bodes well for the global economy.
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Turkey evened it in the 10th minute with an excellent two-man game from Baris Alper Yilmaz and Güler, the 21-year-old Real Madrid rising star.
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The nearby town of Dolores makes an excellent home base.
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“Quintessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintessential. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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